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Now is the time to sign up for the third annual Newspapers Rock 10K race, which will be held on Saturday, October 10 in spectacular Indian Creek canyon.

Get your running (or walking) shoes ready for the race, which winds 6.2 miles t h r o u g h breathtaking Indian Creek Canyon in the height of the fall colors.

A race application is available on page 8 of this issue.

The course is ideal for a 10K race, with a gentle downward slope and constantly turning road. The fall colors of the cottonwood trees should be stunning.

In November, 2007, soon after the inaugural Newspapers Rock race, Runners World magazine highlighted the Indian Creek corridor in their monthly Rave Run feature.

The magazine raved about the canyon, stating there “is a scenic treat around every corner.”

Race director Scott Burton encourages runners to sign up early to secure a t-shirt, which designer Andrea Montgomery says is sure to become a collector’s item, like the previous shirts.

In 2007, nearly 30 runners participated in the inaugural race. The overall winner was Matt Larson. More than double participated in the 2008 race, which was won by Taylor Francom. Early registration hints that there will be significantly more runners for the 2009 race.

For more information, check out the race website at www.newspapersrock.com, the San Juan Record website at www.sjrnews.com or call the San Juan Record office at 435-587-2277.

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